A Campbellsport teenager accused of shooting a girl with an arrow could face charges in adult court.

It was one month ago that 7-year-old Aryanna Scheeberg was hit.

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Fond du Lac county Judge Robert Wirtz ordered 12 News not to identify the 16-year-old boy who appeared in court Wednesday, charged with reckless injury and obstructing charges.

Police said he confessed to shooting the arrow that hit Aryanna in the back May 20, despite lying about it at first.

"The decision and choice to hide and not help the victim and lie to the police is a tremendous reflection of character, so had he taken responsibility immediately, I think we would be in an entirely different situation," Fond du Lac County District Attorney Dan Kaminsky said.

Instead the district attorney filed a petition to waive the case to adult court, where the Campbellsport teenager could potentially face longer restrictions.

A victim impact statement from Aryann's mother was also turned in to the judge.

Until the judge decides the next step for the teen, he has to follow a couple of conditions. He will have to wear a GPS monitor at all times, and he can't step foot in the village limits of Campbellsport

As for Aryanna, who had surgery, her mother said she's recovering, but every day is a struggle.

"She's scared to be outside, as long as she's in the house she's fine," Laura Beth Schneeberg said.

Schneeberg said she didn't know the teen, and maybe would have had compassion if he was honest from the beginning.

"The fact that he heard her scream and ran away and hid, and someone else had to turn him in. I don't feel sorry for him," Schneeberg said.

Though she's not sure jail time is the answer, she said she hopes for some punishment and that a strong message is sent loud and clear.